GRE Word List

PHYSIOGNOMY

the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance

The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.

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WordMeaning
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
proprietythe quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
wrenchto move with a violent twist
vertexthe top of the head
connivancethe act of conniving
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
chivalrousvaliant